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Gateway to Professional Communication

General

Prefix

PCOM

Course Number

300

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Introduces the interdisciplinary study of professional communication. Topics include: key communication competencies, careers, academic expectations, best practices within the context of professional communication.

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe key competencies, theories, ethical and cultural principles and practices of professional communication.

Outcome

Identify and explain key communication theories in Communication Studies, English, and Mass Communications.

Outcome

Identify career and internship opportunities available in professional communication.

Outcome

Identify and describe the elements of a successful portfolio.

Outcome

Describe and differentiate among the communication methodologies available in PCOM.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Integrating the best practices of English, Communication Studies, Mass Communications. 20% Integration of key communication theories and competencies. 20% Academic, ethical and cultural expectations and research in professional communication. 20% Career opportunities in professional communication. 15% Portfolio preview and expectations. 15% Preview of major and requirements. 10%

Dependencies

Courses

PCOM300 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

PCOM300 is a completion requirement for: